Category: Hotel investment
What non-European investors in the Spanish hotel sector need to know regarding foreign direct investment (FDI) control in Spain
During 2025 hotel investment in Spain broke a record by going above €4 billion (+ 21% higher compared to 2024). The investor profile encompasses hotel groups, family offices, private investors, funds and investment firms. Although home investors took center stage once again, international capital also played an important role, predominantly European investors, although capital from […]
Money laundering in Mexico: a new risk focus for hotel investment
In 2026, Mexico’s hotel sector will face intensified anti–money laundering and counter‑terrorist financing (AML/CFT) expectations. The authorities will concentrate supervision on vulnerable activities such as real estate development and leasing, as well as intercompany lending, demanding effective and auditable controls. This will require hotels and chains to strengthen the real‑world effectiveness of their compliance programs. […]
Mexico on the road to the 2026 World Cup: the legal challenge of building tourism infrastructure on time
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will place Mexico at the center of global sports tourism, with millions of visitors expected and unprecedented pressure on the hotel infrastructure of its host cities. The real challenge will not only be to invest, but to expand capacity in time and under an effective regulatory framework. The FIFA World […]
ZEDT as a tool to boost private investment in the peruvian tourism sector
The new General Tourism Law of the Republic of Peru defines and regulates areas known as “special tourist development zones” (zonas especiales de desarrollo turístico or ZEDT) as a mechanism to attract private investment and strengthen prioritized tourist destinations. These zones offer tax incentives, legal certainty, and a responsible approach to territorial management, creating a […]
What are the preparatory steps or operations involved in the sale and purchase of a hotel?
The sale and purchase of a hotel is a complex process that calls for a series of preparatory steps and operations to ensure that the transaction is executed efficiently and safely. The most common of these are the agreement of intent, the confidentiality agreement, and the due diligence process, although the particular circumstances of each […]
Key Money: Takeaways for Using and Negotiating It in Hotel Management Agreements
Hotel developers or owners undertaking large hotel projects often need to top up their own funds or bank borrowing with additional or alternative financing. In some cases, especially for unique hotel assets or hotels attracting several competing operators, an option may be to have part of that financing provided by the hotel management company as […]
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